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Interview Information:
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1. Please tell us about family:
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| Family is very important, it plays a major role in your development into the person you become. It gives you your basic strength as a person. |
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2. Can you tell us how you were disciplined as a child?
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| I was treated with respect by using discipline techniques that teach me self-control and responsibility. |
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3. Can you tell what you enjoyed about your last job?
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| I enjoy being a caregiver because I feel that it helps the client keep to their goal of staying in their home as long as they can and stay with all the things that they are familiar with and love. As client get older and their memory begins to go, t |
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4. What do you consider the worst thing about your last job?
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| I felt overwhelmed by the constant neediness of others. |
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5. What was the most difficult thing you had to do?
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| Dealing with additional demands on resources and emotions can be extremely difficult. |
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6. Can you think of a problem you have had, and let us know how you handled it?
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| When she is having a bad day, I rub her back and give her hugs and that makes her feel better. We watch TV and have meals together; sometimes we sit at the dining room table for hours just talking. |
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7. What is the most important thing to do in choosing a new job?
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| While starting a new job can be a stressful experience, this important transition doesn't have to be full of tension and anxiety. With the right strategies and with a positive outlook, stepping into your new role can be exciting and enjoyable. |
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8. Can you tell us what makes you happy?
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| Relationships is where I can get true happiness in life. The reason is simple: only through relationships can we love and be loved. Make relationships your top priority and you are on your way to true happiness. |
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9. What type of commitment can you make to your new employer?
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| I will make a commitment to my time. The amount of time and energy needed to provide care for someone is not easy to predict. |
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10. What are your reasons for wanting to come to Canada?
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| I want to come to Canada because they have one of the best job opportunities available; competitive wages, affordable room and board, free immigration processing, workers compensation, paid airfare, no obligation to stay with the employer if they don |
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11. Do you plan to come directly to Canada?
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| Yes. |
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12. Would you be willing to work anywhere in Canada?
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| Yes. |
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13. Do you think it is likely that you will change your mind about coming to Canada?
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| No. |
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14. Can you think of a type of person who would make you feel uncomfortable, or who you may not like to work with?
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| Nobody, I will try to learn how to identify and embrace people who see the world differently than I do. |
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15. If a problem came up with your job, how would you handle it with your employer? (i.e children not cooperating,
a paycheck error, etc.)
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| If my client is being impatient person, demanding and impossible to please. I will try to identify the cause of the anger. In most elderly individuals, behaviors are a symptom of distress.
The aging process in and of itself sometimes brings about |
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16. What are your long-term goals?
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| To secure a challenging and responsible position that will allow me to utilize my Caregiver experience and people skills. |
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17. Do you enjoy spending time outdoors? What about in the winter? Are you athletic?
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| I enjoy spending time with my client outdoor. I don't have any issues in winter time since I'm already used to it. I am an athletic person, I started playing volleyball since I was in grade school. |
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18. Have you ever been responsible for all of the cooking on any of your jobs? Would you be willing to cook
for the whole family? What dishes do you like to prepare?
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| I can cook for the whole family defending the food that they want me to cook. I am willing to learn how to cook canadian foods. I usually like to prepare filipino cuisine. |
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19. What would be a typical day for you on the job you are in now?
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| A typical day for me on my job is found that sometimes family members of my client have a hard time trying to get her to do things. My client in particular never wanted to do anything her daughter wanted her to do. I would do my best to get my clien |
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20. Have you ever been arrested or in trouble?
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| No. |
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21. Do you use alcohol or drugs?
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| No. |
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22. Do you have any dietary restrictions or requirements your new employer should be aware of?
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| No. |
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23. How do you prefer to spend your free time?
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| I will recharge my energy to be better prepared to provide the attention and patience required on a daily basis. |
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24. Do you have a serious boyfriend? Where does he live?
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| I have a husband who lives in Philippines together with our children. |
